The ratio of female board members at sport governing bodies in Japan stood at 16.1 percent, compared with the 40 percent target set by the … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here
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Nick Fazekas not ready to cede national team spot to naturalized Brex star Ryan Rossiter
A year ago, Japanese fans called Nick Fazekas a “savior” for completely changing the fortunes of Japan’s men’s basketball team during Asian qualifying for the … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here
JOC chief Yasuhiro Yamashita nominated for IOC membership
The IOC has nominated Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita for IOC membership, with a formal decision to be discussed in January, its spokesman said … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here
Amateur sumo lacks flair, but worthy of fans’ attention
As detailed in last week’s column, sumo fans are divided when it comes to the kind of English language coverage they want and expect.Some would … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here
U.S., France, Japan to march last in 2020 Parade of Nations
The International Olympic Committee announced at an Executive Board meeting Tuesday that the United States, France and Japan will be the last three countries to … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here
Some calling on Tokyo 2020 to move open-water events due to heat and water quality
The IOC moved next year’s Tokyo Olympic marathons and race walks out of the Japanese capital to avoid the stifling heat and humidity.Now some swimmers … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here
Fans select Takehiko Orimo for All-Star Game
Stars from the Japan national team and domestic legend Takehiko Orimo will headline the roster for the upcoming B. League All-Star Game in Sapporo, organizers … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here
Wallabies assistant coach Nathan Grey to help Sunwolves
Wallabies assistant coach Nathan Grey will also serve as technical director to Super Rugby side Sunwolves next season to help Japan build on a successful … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here
Saki Kumagai, Asako Takakura win AFC honors; Qatar’s Akram Afif top male player
Qatar forward Akram Afif and Japanese World Cup heroine Saki Kumagai were named Asia’s men’s and women’s players of the year at an awards ceremony … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here
Tomoki Hiwatashi going all out to make Beijing Olympics
Tomoki Hiwatashi made his competitive debut in Japan at the NHK Trophy last month before an appreciative crowd. Though he finished a disappointing 10th, fans … Full credit to japantimes.co.jp Read more here